Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 260 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Show the link): Order: First (step 1), Then / Next (middle steps), Finally (the last step). However, … → the next sentence says something different or surprising. So, … → it is the result. because → gives the reason inside one sentence.

1. 1.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) Finally (c) so (d) However
2. 2.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) since (c) so (d) First
3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) so (c) But (d) since
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) But
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
   Then, boil it for ten minutes.
   Next, cool the egg in cold water.
   Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   Then, brush all your teeth gently.
   Next, spit out the toothpaste.
   ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   Next, pour in milk and sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) because (c) But (d) so
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    ___, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Next (c) therefore (d) However
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally

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